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What can you get for a buck these days? A $4,123 Christian Lacroix? A $2,559 Halston bag? Or a pair of $595 Marc Jacobs shoes? You have a chance to get these coveted items and more on April 16 at theOutnet.com, provided you RSVP here by April 11. Net-A-Porter’s online outlet celebrates its one-year anniversary with a $1 Pop-up Sale featuring more than 2,000 goodies, including women's ready-to-wear items, bags, shoes and accessories.

Banana Republic Factory Store and Gap Outlet are celebrating spring with two hefty sales: Banana Republic Factory Store is taking 40% off all in-store fashions through April 6. Gap Outlet is offering 70% off plus new swim styles for $15 through April 15.

On Saturday, Warehouse Shoe Sale is celebrating 25 years in business with a party featuring the Lakers' Ron Artest, meeting and signing. WSS is also taking up to 60% off footwear as part of its spring clearance sale.

3102 Century Blvd., Inglewood. (310) 677-8247. Noon to 3 p.m.

Kiki De Montparnasse is having a sexy sample sale Saturday and Sunday, taking up to 75% off past-season lingerie, vintage garments, apothecary and home goods. Current spring styles are 20% off.